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Also known as Amphioctopus margina, Veined Octopus, Octopus sp.4, Coconut Octopus and Walktopus. Found on sandy bottoms in bays and lagoons. Colour varies to blend in with surroundings. They feed on shrimp, crabs and clams. Length - 8cm, arms 15cm.
Lunch is a pantomime for an octopus that fools its prey into thinking it is behind it. The larger Pacific striped octopus sneaks up on tasty shrimp, stretches one arm around it and taps it on the far shoulder - a common playground prank in schools around the world. The startled shrimp then runs for safety, straight into its attacker's arms and belly.